ECHO (1853, Tug (Towboat))

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
ECHO
Year of Build:
1853
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Buffalo, NY
Vessel Type:
Tug (Towboat)
Hull Materials:
Wood
Number of Decks:
1
Builder Name:
Bidwell, Banta & Co.
Master Carpenter:
Vincent Bidwell
Original Owner and Location:
Charles L. Gagner, Buffalo, NY.
Power
Number of Masts:
0
Propulsion:
Screw
# Propellers:
1
Hull Dimensions
Length:
84' 8"
Beam:
18' 9"
Depth:
8' 1"
Tonnage (old style):
117 12/95
History
Chronology:

1858, Nov 15 Libeled for transporting passengers to Point Albino, Canada.

1860 Owned Charles L. Gager, Buffalo, NY; filled with stationary wrecking pump.

1866 Owned Tranche Montague et al, Montreal, QUE; 119 tons.

Notes
From the Collection of:
C. Patrick Labadie
Sources:
Lytle List
Newspaper Clippings
Contact
Contact
Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
Email:specialcollections@alpenalibrary.org
Website:
https://www.alpenalibrary.org

Agency street/mail address:
211 N. First Ave.
Alpena, Michigan 49707
USA
(989)356-6188
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